Absentee ballots for special town election available

Absentee ballots for the special town election to be held Dec. 9 are now available in the Town Clerk’s office, 345 Main St.

Only voters who will be absent from Norwell during polling hours, have a physical disability or whose religious beliefs prevent them from coming to the polls may vote absentee.

To obtain an absentee ballot, fill out a valid application for each voter and provide and address for where the ballot should be mailed. Applications can be obtained online at http://mass.gov or at the Town Clerk’s office.

The town clerk’s office is open 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays and 8 a.m. to noon Fridays.

All absentee ballots must be applied for before noon Dec. 8. At that time, the Town Clerk’s office will close to prepare for the election.